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Cal Overpowers Texas Southern 35-3 Behind Raphael’s Career Day and Stifling Defense

A stingy defense highlighted the win, with Cade Uluave set to miss the first half against Minnesota.

Overview

  • Kendrick Raphael rushed for a career-high 131 yards and a touchdown, averaging 7.3 yards per carry.
  • True freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 259 yards with one interception and scored on a 1-yard keeper.
  • Cal held Texas Southern to roughly 193–194 total yards and only a fourth-quarter field goal, its first game without allowing a touchdown since Oct. 23, 2021.
  • Ohio State transfer Devin Brown entered late and hit Jayden Dixon-Veal for a 13-yard touchdown.
  • Linebacker Cade Uluave was ejected for targeting and will be ineligible for the first half of next week’s home game against Minnesota.